LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Little Rock Track & Field returns home this weekend to host the 13th annual Little Rock Invitational at the Coleman Sports Complex, with Senior Day set to highlight Saturday's events.
The meet begins Friday with the hammer throw at 2 p.m., with events continuing through the evening and concluding with the 200-meter race. Action resumes Saturday at 10 a.m. and will run into the afternoon, with senior recognition scheduled for 2 p.m.
The weekend will also feature the Governor's I-40 Showdown against in-state rival Central Arkansas, presented by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Weather Update: Heavy rain is expected Saturday afternoon. The schedule has been adjusted, with additional updates to be shared on social media.
Meet Day Info
What: Little Rock Invitational
When: Friday & Saturday, April 17-18
Schedule:
Schedule
Where: Coleman Sports Complex (Little Rock, ark.)
Live Results:
Results
Stream: No live stream available
Little Rock Invitational
The Trojans return to host their annual meet, where the men have won three of the last four matchups and the women have claimed three of the last five against Central Arkansas.
Competing teams include Lindenwood, Southeastern Oklahoma, Harding, and UAPB.
This weekend serves as a key tune-up as Little Rock prepares to host the Ohio Valley Conference Championships in May.
Coach Speak
"It's always exciting to compete on our home track in front of our fans," said head coach
J.P. Behnke. "Every year, the energy and adrenaline at this meet are at another level. I'm expecting a fun couple of days."
Team Report
The Trojan men enter the weekend with momentum, currently leading the OVC in multiple events. Freshmen
Jeremiah Patton,
Colter Maya, and
Zach Morin will look to make their mark in the meet record books, while seniors
Deshawn Roberts and
TaVieon Neal aim to cap off their careers with strong performances at home.
On the women's side, senior twins
Takia Palmer and
Talia Palmer will lead the way alongside senior pole vaulter
Brooklyn Marcee. The meet marks their final appearances at the Coleman Sports Complex. Freshmen
Jordan Morgan (jumps),
Naomi Johnson (jumps/sprints), and
Leeah Boyd (pole vault) will look to impress in their home meet debut.
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